Service difficulty report · Blade · Bell 212

Difficulty date
June 6, 2003
Submitted
July 14, 2003
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bell 212
Aircraft time
6,072 hours
Engine
Pwa PT6T3
Part
Blade
Part number
212010750105FM
Condition
Failed
Location
Tail Rotor
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) VOID IN S.S. LEADING EDGE STRIP OUTBOARD BLADE TIP JUNCTION OF BLADE SKIN. VOID AREA APPROXIMATELY 0.175 INCH CHORDWISE X 0.375 INCH SPANWISE. BLADE REMOVED AND SENT FOR REPAIR. SN A-7719.

More about the Bell 212